Pick up a few amigos and take an extended ride in the former Isuzu Amigo, now called the Rodeo Sport. Other than the name change, the 2001 model year makes an automatic transmission an optional pairing with the 2.2-liter 16-valve 130 horsepower 4-cylinder – the standard engine on the base two wheel drive version. The top-end engine is a 3.2-liter 24 valve V6 that produces 205 horsepower. Vehicle handling is pleasurable thanks to a 96.9-inch wheelbase as well as rack-and-pinion variable assist power steering.

A highlighted overview of standard fare: folding rear seat with adjustable headrests; child seat tether anchor system (new for 2001); four wheel anti-lock brakes and front wheel disc brakes; 4-speaker AM/FM stereo cassette; hard plastic spare tire cover; driver and passenger vanity mirrors. Rodeo Sport is available in soft-top or hardtop. Hardtop features a rear wiper/washer, a timed rear window defogger, and a removable rear moonroof. (It’s the only SUV in the subcompact segment offering a rear moonroof.) Fuel economy estimates for V6-equipped model are 16 city/20 highway. MSRP of V6-powered 4WD is $20,360.
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